Steamboats (Steamers) transported people and goods across the lake
Pictured is 1868 receipts for
the Jewess and Frances. The steamers Louise, Francis and the Mary were owned by the Morgan Line which sailed daily (delivering
mail and goods) between New Orleans and Mobile. Receipts were from the Pontchartrain Railroad Company. Source: LSU Digital
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